During the first 72 hours in the life of a healthy newborn, what changes would be expected in arterial blood gases?

I. pH would increase
II. PaCO2 would decrease
III. HCO3- would increase
IV. PaO2 would increase
a. II and IV only c. I and IV only
b. I, II, III, and IV d. I, II, and IV only

d. I, II, and IV only

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